Staying Organized
Organization in a house torn apart is not an easy task - but it is a necessary one. Set aside one corner in a room unaffected by the turbulence of the remodeling process to store all of your files. While you have already created your Dream Book for design ideas, that is only one aspect of the project you need to keep organized. You will be receiving various documents and pieces of information during the project. It is crucial that you keep all these documents together in a comprehensive project file.
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Stress Happens
Face it: Remodeling is stressful! The best way to combat it is to prepare. Dr. Frederic Medway, a professor of psychology at the University of South Carolina, recommends you find out what is going to happen during the remodeling project and you sit down as a family to plan ahead.
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Beware Door-to-Door Contractors
Reputable contractors may mail you a "Pardon Our Noise" letter when working in your neighborhood, but they won't solicit door-to-door. If someone comes knocking, be wary.
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Check "Government" Offers
The Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. warns homeowners to be aware of misleading home improvement flyers. The flyers appear to come from a government agency. In fact, they are often from out-of-state home improvement companies.
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Disaster Warnings
Watch out for disreputable contractors in disaster zones. These types of natural disasters are ripe for the man-made variety of disaster--the con job. The overwhelming amount of work makes a con artist's job all too easy. But there are ways to spot these bad apples.
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